Databases Notes
Our technology scope and sequence is made up of 13 sections. Not all sections are covered at every
grade level.
Databases is section 12 of 13.
Databases is a section included in grades 4-8.
The number of checklist items at each grade level:
4th, 1 item
5th, 1 item
6th, 8 items
7th, 8 items
8th, 8 items
What type of items are covered in Databases?
* searching, sorting
* data type, field type
* entering and editing data
* privacy protection
* potential errors in using data
Software:
FileMaker Pro or Microsoft Access can be used for the lessons in this section. Both are available from any Windows computer.
If FileMaker Pro was removed from an older computer you may re-install it using the Setup file within My Computer: Installers: FMPro55.
If Microsoft Access was removed from an older computer please let me know and I will re-install it for you. Windows XP security
prevents students from deleting software from the newer computers, so this should not be a concern on the newer machines.
Checklists can be found online at
http://www.norridge80.org/computer/ChecklistCreator.asp
Lessons that focus on accomplishing the items on the checklists can be found
in each TechWorks box where this section is taught. You can of course make
up your own lesson or modify the existing lesson, but you may want to look
at the supplied lessons too.
If you find a checklist item that you are unsure of what the intended goal
is you can refer to the sample lesson for clarification, refer to the
TechWorks teacher's guide, or let me know and I'll try to help find the
answer or help clarify. Items like "the student can demonstrate appropriate
behavior at the computer" or "the student can explain the basics of how a
computer operates" seem vague but the teacher's guide does give specific
items to think about when teaching these checklist items.
What about removing items or adding items to the checklists? Please make
note of any items that you believe should be removed or added to the
checklist on the checklists that you turn in at the end of each quarter. Approved changes will show up in the online checklists before the
start of the next school year.
Thank you,
Mr. Jobe
Last updated May 28, 2008.